Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : 10:23 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 32m at 4:06 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Mar 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:304.88:434.42:25-0.83:07-0.76:396:08New Moon1Fri
2Sat9:214.99:364.63:21-1.03:56-0.96:386:09New Moon2Sat
3Sun10:094.810:274.74:15-1.14:43-0.96:376:09New Moon3Sun
4Mon10:574.711:184.85:06-1.15:28-0.96:356:10Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue11:454.55:56-0.96:12-0.86:346:11Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:094.712:334.36:46-0.66:55-0.56:336:12Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu1:004.61:234.17:37-0.37:40-0.36:316:13Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri1:524.52:153.98:310.08:300.06:306:14First Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:464.33:083.89:280.29:240.26:296:14First Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:404.25:023.811:250.311:220.37:287:15First Quarter10Sun
11Mon5:354.15:563.812:210.37:267:16First Quarter11Mon
12Tue6:314.16:513.912:190.31:130.37:257:17Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed7:264.17:444.01:140.22:030.27:237:18Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu8:184.28:354.12:060.12:500.17:227:18Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:054.39:214.22:550.03:330.17:217:19Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat9:464.310:034.33:41-0.14:130.07:197:20Full Moon16Sat
17Sun10:234.210:404.44:25-0.14:500.07:187:21Full Moon17Sun
18Mon10:554.211:124.45:07-0.15:250.07:177:22Full Moon18Mon
19Tue11:194.111:314.45:47-0.15:560.07:157:22Full Moon19Tue
20Wed11:344.011:434.56:270.06:260.07:147:23Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:004.07:070.16:570.07:137:24Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:154.612:413.97:500.27:340.07:117:25Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:594.61:323.88:410.38:190.17:107:26Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:554.62:383.79:440.49:200.27:087:26Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:064.54:003.710:520.410:400.27:077:27Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:404.45:173.811:570.311:580.17:067:28Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed6:004.56:274.012:580.17:047:29Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:104.67:324.31:07-0.11:56-0.17:037:29Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri8:124.78:324.62:11-0.42:49-0.47:027:30Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat9:064.89:254.93:09-0.63:39-0.67:007:31New Moon30Sat
31Sun9:554.810:155.14:04-0.74:28-0.76:597:32New Moon31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8658120)

Common Questions About Wilmington, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Wilmington, NC today?

Slack tide in Wilmington, NC is approximately 7:14 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Wilmington, NC?

Wilmington, NC is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Wilmington, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Wilmington, NC?

Tide predictions for Wilmington, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Wilmington, NC?

Tide data for Wilmington, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8658120. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8658120.

What is the moon phase in Wilmington, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Wilmington, NC is First Quarter (48% illuminated). This places Wilmington, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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